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awards & recognition

From innovative programs to official recognitions and undisputed "mosts," Greater Fort Lauderdale has enjoyed more than its share of awards, honors and achievements over the past few years. We don't like to toot our own horn but, feel free to toot it for us. A sampling of recent awards and accolades:

awards

Destination Awards
2016: America's Best Cities for Gay-Friendly Retirement from SeniorAdvice.com
2016:eTN Honest Travel Award: Greater Fort Lauderdale CVB & Richard Gray
2015: LGBTQ Destination of the Year by Man About World
2015: Fort Lauderdale named Gay Capital of the U.S. by National Post
2014: Best Beach Town in America by VacationRentals.com
2014: All-America Cities from National Civic League
2013: National Association of Career Travel Agent (NACTA): Supplier of the Year, Destination of the Year and Supplier Liaison of the Year: Josh Winston
2013: Fort Lauderdale ranks #8 for Top City for Families by Family Vacation Critic, as reported by Good Morning America
2013: Wilton Manors named Gayborhood of the Year by ManAboutWorld magazine
2013: Cruizie Award for Best Embark/Debark Port City for LGBT passengers
2012: Fort Lauderdale ranks #10 in US for fall travel according to Travel Leaders Group
2011: Yahoo Travel named us #2 Top Ten Beach Getaway
2011: TripAdvisor named W Fort Lauderdale, the trendiest US hotel (Jan)
2011: Fort Lauderdale named Best Beach in the World by OMG magazine (LGBT)
2011: Best Destination from Amazing Gay Awards
2010: Not to be Missed Vacation Spots by US News & World Report (Dec)

New York Society of Association Executives
2016: Digital Excellence Award for sunny.org

Association of Film Commissioners International (AFCI) Creativity Awards
2016: Best Web Design, 1st place
2016: Best Production Guide, 2nd place
2016: Best Logo Design, Best Promo Swag, Best Ad Design and Best Video Reel, 3rd place